What should I do with my visa when I renew my UK passport while in Thailand?

Aug 20, 2021
3 years ago
Steve *********
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Hi admin. Just a question to ask you. I will have to renew my UK passport early next year. When I get new passport back what Visa has to be put in new passport? Is it my o Visa or retirement Visa. Thanks
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When renewing your UK passport while in Thailand, you will need to transfer your existing visa or extension of stay from your old passport to your new one. You will receive a letter from the UK Embassy in Thailand to facilitate this process. If you hold a visa sticker (like a NON-O or NON-OA), note that it cannot be transferred and you may need to consult with the immigration office for further steps.
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Tod *********
I think the O/P has all the info they need to get the stamps transferred when they get their new passport
Steve *********
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@Tod ********
thanks very much Tod . Do I pay this company in thai baht?
Tod *********
Ok, the O/P is from the UK and they don't renew their passports thru their embassy here but thru the company VFS Global in the Trendy Building on Sukhumvit Soi 13.
@Steve ********
when you get your new passport they will also give you a letter addressed to the immigration office asking that your stamps be transferred. You take the old passport, the new passport and the letter along with the transfer stamp form filled out and these copies
Benjamin ******
After you get your old passport back, and your new passport, you should get a letter from the UK Embassy of Thailand asking the Thai government to transfer your current EXTENSION OF STAY from your old passport to your new passport.

IF you have a VISA STICKER (A full page sticker that says NON-O, and probably classified as a Non-OA), then it WILL NOT be transferred.
Steve *********
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@Richard ******
yes I get extension of stay every year
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